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Early morning tremors trigger panic in Vikarabad
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Hyderabad: Tremors were felt in Parigi mandal of Vikarabad district early Thursday morning following an earthquake. Locals reported that the tremors lasted for at least four seconds, shaking parts of Basireddypalli, Rangapur, Qutbullapur and Nyamathnagar villages.
Startled residents rushed out of their houses and stood on the roads, keeping a safe distance from buildings.
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake measured 3.1 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. The tremor was recorded at 3.56 am. No damage to property or loss of life was reported immediately.
Vikarabad district collector Prateek Jain and superintendent of police K Narayana Reddy visited the affected villages and interacted with residents to gather first-hand account of their experience.
Officials were instructed to conduct surveys of houses in the villages to check for cracks or any structural damage and to submit a detailed report.
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Several locals recounted their experience to the media. One resident said that when they heard a loud sound in the early hours, they initially thought it was an accident outside and rushed out to check. A woman reported that utensils in her kitchen began rattling during the tremors.
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It was only later that they realised the shaking was due to an earthquake, and they returned indoors after some time.
District authorities have also advised the public to remain cautious in view of the continuing rains in the region. As a safety measure, trekking and boating at tourist spots in the district will remain suspended until Aug 17. Officials have urged residents to follow safety guidelines and avoid unnecessary travel to vulnerable areas during this period.
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